Kenya has a rich and complex history, with prehistoric archaeological remains, strategic location, and immigrants from throughout Africa and beyond. It has been a gateway to the world and has been plagued by economic, political, and social challenges. The Historical Dictionary of Kenya, Fourth Edition is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the country.

Format: Hardback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Kenya's Rich and Complex History

Kenya has a rich and complex history that dates back to prehistoric times. The country is one of the few places in the world with the largest and most complete record of humans' cultural development, thanks to the vast discoveries of prehistoric archaeological remains. Kenya's strategic location astride the Indian Ocean and the East African littoral has attracted numerous foreigners, including the Arabs, Persians, Portuguese, Americans, British, Chinese, French, and Germans. Additionally, immigrants from throughout Africa and beyond have settled in Kenya to escape conflict or political persecution, while others wanted an opportunity to begin a new life. As a result of being a gateway to the world, the country has traditionally been one of the most important business, cultural, diplomatic, and political centers in Africa. However, Kenya, like many other countries throughout the world, has been plagued by an increasing array of complex economic, political, and social challenges.

Historical Dictionary of Kenya, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Kenya.

Weight: 1025g
Dimension: 235 x 161 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538157459
Edition number: Fourth Edition